All news releases are issued by the council's Public Relations team. For general media enquiries, telephone 01942 827446, email pr@wigan.gov.uk or fax 01942 827365.
Try Reading with Wigan Warriors (07/05/2013)
Wigan Warriors are about to take on a challenge of a different kind as they limber up and prepare to get down to some serious reading.
Royalty in Bickershaw (03/05/2013)
An acorn found on one of the royal estates has been planted in Bickershaw Country Park.
Paint the town blue (01/05/2013)
The people of Wigan are being urged to paint the town blue to show their support for Wigan Athletic ahead of the FA Cup Final.
Food for thought (30/04/2013)
Libraries across Wigan Borough have joined a major drive to help prevent people in need from going hungry.
Full Steam ahead for a Bumper Bank Holiday! (29/04/2013)
Wigan'sTrencherfield Mill will host a bumper Bank Holiday Heritage Day on Monday 6 May.
From Russia with "Grove" (29/04/2013)
Igor Butman is a virtuoso who has gained near mythical status in his motherland and this year he'll be bringing his big band to Wigan for a rare festival appearance.
Widow of murdered naval officer to be given the Elizabeth Cross (25/04/2013)
The family of a naval officer from Standish will be presented with a medal in his honour at a special ceremony at Wigan town hall on Friday (April 26). His widow, Gillian, will be awarded the Elizabeth Cross by the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Warren Smith.
Triple ASBO Action (25/04/2013)
Three people found guilty of drunk and disorderly behaviour and criminal damage have been served anti-social behaviour orders.
Local residents urged to act now (25/04/2013)
Residents of Wigan Borough are being urged to protect themselves against measles, mumps and rubella as figures show a dramatic rise in the number of measles cases in the borough.
Catch the culprits (24/04/2013)
Wigan Borough residents are being asked to help catch the culprits who don’t clean up after their dog.
